Dr. Overton offers hands-on and virtual training in SEL for teachers, parents, administrators, businesses, and upon request, students.
Dr. Overton is passionate about bringing social-emotional learning and emotional intelligence skills to schools and students everywhere. His experience with including SEL concepts into his classroom culture & routines precedes SEL becoming a formal entity.
As an elementary school teacher and principal he was known for making SEL a priority while maintaining high cognitive expectations. Various researchers sought out Bill’s classrooms for their doctorate dissertations and other published works. His class was part of the work done by Carol Dweck’s team of researchers. He implemented many unique methods for integrating SEL into other curriculum areas, including making community service a part of his school’s culture.
Over the years he has presented at workshops related to SEL throughout California. He has been trained over the years with 6Seconds (6Seconds.org) and as well as other organizations. He is a presently a member of EQ4Peace.
Contact him today to arrange for any additional information and training and staff development opportunities.
650 283-3828
wjoverton@sbcglobal.net